The Income Risk of Salak Nglumut Farming in Srumbung District, Magelang Regency

Abstract

Salak Nglumut is a potential horticultural crop to be cultivated in district Srumbung, Magelang regency. The high potential is expected to increase the income of salak farmers. However, farmers’ income is influenced by the level of income risks that arise. This study aims to determine the level of income risks and factors that affect the income risk of salak Nglumut farm in district Srumbung Magelang regency. The research location is determined by a purposive sampling method, while the research sample of 50 farmers was determined by a simple random sampling method. The analysis method used to determine the level of income risk is the coefficient of variation (CV), and methods to determine the factors that affect the risk of income is by using multiple regression analysis. The results showed that the risk of salak Nglumut farming income in district Srumbung Magelang regency is about 41.73% or categorized as medium risk. The factors that affect the income risk of salak Nglumut farm in Srumbung district Magelang regency include farming experience, labor cost, and farmer’s age.